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Gunfire Erupts Inside Subway Vehicle

View the complete police account of the 'Man firing at a subway train' incident in Berlin.

Gunfire erupts within subway train compartment
Gunfire erupts within subway train compartment

Gunfire Erupts Inside Subway Vehicle

In the heart of Berlin, Germany, a shooting incident occurred last night at the bustling U-train station in Wittenau, located in the district of the same name. The incident took place around 9 PM, causing widespread concern among the local community and commuters.

An unknown man fired a high-caliber round at the last carriage of a departing train, damaging a window of the carriage but not penetrating it. Thankfully, no casualties were reported from the incident, and several passengers in the carriage were unharmed.

The location of the incident, the U-train station Karl-Bonhoeffer-Nervenklinik in Wittenau, is a significant transportation hub, serving thousands of commuters each day. Despite the shooting, the U-train service in Wittenau has not been disrupted, although some trains may be running with increased security personnel on board.

The police are actively pursuing new leads in the ongoing investigation. The suspect involved in the shooting incident has not been identified, and the police station 1 (North) specialist unit is still searching for the individual. The investigation is being handled by this specialist unit, although the exact name of the special operations unit has not been explicitly named in the available search results.

The police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. The U-train station in Wittenau remains open for public use, but increased security measures have been put in place as a precautionary measure.

As the investigation continues, the local community and commuters remain on edge. The shooting incident serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the role of the police in maintaining order. The police assure the public that they are doing everything in their power to apprehend the suspect and ensure the safety of the community.

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